Tampons
A tampon is a roll of cotton and/or rayon fibres, which is worn inside the vagina to absorb the menstrual flow before it leaves the body. They have a cord running through them, part of which remains outside your body, so that the tampon can be easily removed when you need to change it. The muscles of your vagina hold the tampon in place and if inserted properly, you can’t feel it at all.
Tampons are available in a range of different absorbencies, meaning that no matter what your flow or how it changes; there will always be a tampon to suit you. It is important to use the lowest absorbency for your flow; this may vary throughout your period. Once you are used to your flow pattern you will find it easy to know which tampon is best suited for which days of your period. For example regular when you have a lighter or medium flow and super on your heavier days.
There are also two different types of tampon available - non-applicator tampons and applicator tampons. Applicator tampons include a card or plastic tube that helps you to insert the tampon. Non-applicator tampons allow you to insert the tampon using your finger to guide it into the most comfortable position.